Dell XPS L421X

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 32%
Sail boat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (29th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 71 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
ProcessorWith a relatively low single core score, this CPU can handle email, light web browsing and basic audio/video playback, but it will struggle to handle CPU intensive tasks. Finally, with a gaming score of 34.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is poor.
Graphics3.25% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive5.86% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
7 years ago, 7 years ago.
SystemDell XPS L421X  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0X86WT
Memory2.1 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131217
Uptime1.4 Days
Run DateFeb 15 '17 at 04:16
Run Duration111 Seconds
Run User IND-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing below expectations (29th percentile)

Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-3337U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 1.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
34.5% Below average
Memory 55
1-Core 21.9
2-Core 41.6
28% 39.5 Pts
4-Core 77.3
8-Core 145
13% 111 Pts
64-Core 175
11% 175 Pts
Poor: 27%
This bench: 34.5%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 630M
Dell(1028 054D) 1GB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 10.18.13.5362
Performing below expectations (39th percentile)
3.25% Terrible
Lighting 3.7
Reflection 4.54
Parallax 1.78
3% 3.34 fps
MRender 5.52
Gravity 4.07
Splatting 4.22
4% 4.6 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.25%
Great: 4%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HTS545050A7E380 500GB
275GB free (System drive)
Firmware: GGO2
Performing below expectations (30th percentile)
5.86% Terrible
Read 78.2
Write 38.4
Mixed 77.1
14% 64.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 1.16
4K Mixed 0.2
1% 0.55 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 5.86%
Great: 20%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT451S6AFR8A-PB 1x4GB
1 of 1 slots used
4GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below expectations (36th percentile)
23.5% Poor
MC Read 7.7
MC Write 8.7
MC Mixed 9
24% 8.47 GB/s
SC Read 5.3
SC Write 4.5
SC Mixed 5.2
14% 5 GB/s
Latency 143
28% 143 ns
Poor: 12%
This bench: 23.5%
Great: 32%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

Typical XPS L421X Builds (Compare 117 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 50%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

System: Dell XPS L421X

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $279Nvidia RTX 4060 $300Crucial MX500 250GB $40
Intel Core i5-12400F $134Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $184Nvidia RTX 4070 $409Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $40SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $35Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
If you make a purchase via one of these links, our site may earn a commission
Today's hottest deals
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback